1994 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16700 Full Set

The first GMT-Master in production ever was the ref.6542 and was introduced in 1954. But, perhaps one of the most popular vintage Rolex GMT-Master watches is this ref.1675. Introduced in 1959 and produced till 1980.

In 1988 Rolex released the 16700, it was only a GMT-Master, and the brand made it until 1999. The purpose of the 16700 was to replace the 16750.  At the time, the 16700 was cheaper than the 16710, which came out roughly together with the 16700. The 16700 was a replacement for the 16750 and intended to be a cheaper option to the 16710 which was released at the same time. The 16700 only came with a Pepsi or Black insert, not with a Coke insert. The 16700 was discontinued in 1999.

This 16700 offered for sale here is one of the most beautiful examples we have ever seen. Featuring a black glossy dial, the light creamy even and matching patina on hands and hour markers, along with the Pepsi faded to pink Serif font insert make the face of this watch stunning in contrasts.

The 40mm stainless steel case is very sharp with factory finishes.

It comes suited on the original 20mm Rolex Oyster 78360 stainless steel bracelet with 501B end links and with date clasp code V2 which was the bracelet that the earlier versions of the 16700 had. Later version came with the 78790.

The watch is running excellent and keeping time as it was serviced on August 2016 at a Rolex Service Centre as shown on the service cards. It also includes the original service receipt (555€).

Furthermore, this example is presented as a complete set with outer box with reference, serial and color stickers, inner box, manuals, wallet, calendar, translation leaflet and stamped guarantee papers showing it was sold by an Italian dealer in 1996.